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David Carlson

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David Carlson is the founder of Young Adult Money. He is a nationally recognized speaker and the author of Student Loan Solution (2019) and Hustle Away Debt (2016). His opinions have been featured on such media outlets as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cheddar, NBC's KARE11, and more.
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What is the HSA “Triple Tax Advantage?”

What is the HSA “Triple Tax Advantage?”

You have likely heard of HSAs, or Health Savings Accounts. You also may have heard of the “triple tax advantage” HSAs offer. But do you know what the HSA “triple tax advantage” is? Today I’ll share each of the three tax advantages that HSAs offer that, in turn, coined the phrase “the triple tax advantage.”

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5 Ways to Make Sure Your House Sells Quick

5 Ways to Make Sure Your House Sells Quick

If you own a home or plan on buying a home in the future, you will eventually have to deal with selling your home. The ideal way to sell a home is to put it on the market and immediately get offers. The quicker a home sells the less time you have to deal with […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

Cheers! It’s Friday! Welcome to the Weekly Quick Hits Roundup! If you’re new here, every week I write a weekly wrap-up of things that were going on here at Young Adult Money, a few personal updates/thoughts, and finally a few posts I read this week that I thought were worth sharing.

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 93 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 93 Giveaways

This week the HGTV Smart Home giveaway ends. This includes the home itself, $100k cash, and a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. That’s a prize worth over $1 MILLION. Even better news: it’s just one of the 90+ giveaways in this week’s roundup!

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How Complaining Saved Me Thousands of Dollars

How Complaining Saved Me Thousands of Dollars

I complained, and I complained a lot. My complaining saved me thousands of dollars. Today I want to share my story of complaining and how it paid off for me, but first let me give a short background to the situation. But before I say anything let me say I only suggest complaining to companies […]

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Why a Balanced Life is Overrated

Why a Balanced Life is Overrated

Nearly everyone has a goal of achieving “balance” in their life. In hopes of wooing potential employees, many employers will tout the work-life balance their company offers. It’s natural to try to achieve balance. After all, if you focus on one thing for too long you inevitably sacrifice elsewhere. There’s a reason why some marriages […]

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The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

The Weekly Quick Hits Roundup

It’s “lake” season here in Minnesota! People love to “go to the lake” here in Minnesota and I know quite a few who own cabins and go almost every weekend. It’s a foreign concept to some but a huge part of some people’s lives here. Welcome to the Weekly Quick Hits Roundup! If you’re new […]

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Friday Giveaway Roundup – 101 Giveaways

Friday Giveaway Roundup – 101 Giveaways

How would you like a free trip to Miami? Or maybe $10,000 cash? Or how about a $500 Target gift card? These are just a few of the giveaways in this week’s roundup! Welcome to the weekly Friday giveaway roundup!

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How to Get Health Insurance when the Exchanges are Closed

How to Get Health Insurance when the Exchanges are Closed

Hello everyone! This post will only be relevant to our American readers. If you live outside the United States, consider checking out a couple of our other posts: Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget or How I Plan on Fast-Tracking Financial Independence. As you are probably well aware, the health insurance exchanges (HIX) are […]

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How to Retire Early

How to Retire Early

Early retirement may seem like a fantasy to most people, but it’s not unrealistic if you’re motivated to make it a reality. Today I’m going to explain how to retire early and hopefully by the end of the post you have a general idea of how it’s possible to leave the workplace years before the […]

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